ASC Fine Wines CEO Don St. Pierre Jr. on why global producers are rediscovering China, why many local distributors won't survive and why that's not necessarily a bad thing. Read More
Market analysis
Based on several days of on-the-ground reporting and conversations with exhibitors and visitors, Vino Joy News has identified a set of shifts that point to a market becoming more cautious, more selective and quietly evolving. Read More
After years of sustained decline, China’s wine import market is beginning to show early signs of stabilisation led by a rebound among major producers such as France and Australia. Read More
Xige Estate, one of the leading producers in Ningxia’s Helan Mountain East Foothills, plans to go public within five years as it accelerates expansion across multiple wine regions and new product categories, its founder said. Read More
Portugal’s wines are rich in history and diversity—but in China, they remain largely overlooked. As the market shows signs of recovery, ViniPortugal is doubling down on awareness, betting that value and variety can finally win over a new generation of drinkers. Read More
The rise of New Zealand wine stands out all the more in a market that continues to contract. Top buyers from China’s leading e-commerce platforms reveal how its surge is playing out in hard numbers—and why consumers are switching. Read More
Germany’s wine industry is doubling down on China and betting big on lighter, easy-drinking styles to win over a new generation of consumers. Read More
From riding Australia’s export boom to rebuilding in a fragile domestic market, one entrepreneur bets on a leaner, more realistic future Read More
Cognac had a difficult year in 2025, with both shipment volumes and sales declining sharply as demand weakened across its two core markets - China and the United States. Read More
Middle East tensions are starting to spill into your wine glass.
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